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Washington, D.C. - American Institute for Cancer Research - infoZine -Q: How can broth labeled "natural" contain 570 milligrams of sodium per serving? Isn't that high?

A: Commercial soups can be high in sodium. The phrase "natural" on a food label does not mean a food is made without salt. A natural food has no artificial ingredients such as artificially-produced flavors, colors or preservatives. Because salt and sugar are naturally occurring ingredients, the term "natural" does not imply anything about their presence in a food. The "natural" broth you saw with 570 milligrams (mg) of sodium per serving is providing a big portion of the 2,300-mg limit advised for the day.